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What does Odysseus find when he returns home?
He find suitors trying to court his wife penelope.
How does Telemachus change after his encounter with Athena?
Telemachus is made more confident to find Odysseus, and to drive out the suitors. (Neither of which he does.) Later, however, he does travel to Pylos and Sparta to learn of Odysseus' fate, and eventually, he assists Odysseus in killing the suitors.
Why doesn't Athena help Odysseus in his fight with the suitors?
Athena does help Odysseus in his fight against the suitors, just not directly.She helps Odysseus' side's spears find their targets and helps the suitors miss theirs. Further she helps motivate Odysseus reclaim his battle-like demeanour in the face of so many men.Athena wishes for Odysseus to have the glory himself, and for him to remember what it was like to be a fierce warrior like that in the Trojan war. She chastises him for calling for Mentor's help, likening him to a coward.
When did Odysseus learn that the suitors were in his home?
Book 11: lines 115 -121 of the Odyssey. Odysseus converses with Teiresias, the blind prophet, who gives him the knowledge of the suitors "You will find trouble too in your house - insolent men eating up your livelihood, courting your royal wife and offering wedding gifts".
What did Odysseus do after mouse left for the palace get lost Odysseus?
After the mouse left for the palace, Odysseus found himself in a challenging situation, feeling lost and uncertain. He relied on his experience and instincts to navigate the unfamiliar terrain, using his wit and resourcefulness to find his way. Ultimately, he sought help from allies or familiar places to regain his bearings and continue his journey homeward.
What does Odysseus find when he returns home?
He find suitors trying to court his wife penelope.
What do the suitors look for after Odysseus shoots Antinous?
After Antinous is killed, the other suitors look for their weapons so that they can kill Odysseus in revenge. They can find neither shield nor spear.
What does Tiresias tell Odysseus he will find at home?
Tiresias tells Odysseus that he will find suitors in his home who are vying for his wife Penelope's hand in marriage and depleting his resources. He advises Odysseus to be cautious and strategic in dealing with these suitors to reclaim his rightful place as king.
How does Telemachus change after his encounter with Athena?
Telemachus is made more confident to find Odysseus, and to drive out the suitors. (Neither of which he does.) Later, however, he does travel to Pylos and Sparta to learn of Odysseus' fate, and eventually, he assists Odysseus in killing the suitors.
Why does Penelope give the suitors this test?
Penelope gives the suitors the test of stringing Odysseus's bow to find out who is truly worthy of her and to stall for time, hoping that Odysseus will return. It also allows her to further test the suitors' qualities and intentions towards her and her home.
When Odysseus returns home he finds what?
He find suitors trying to court his wife penelope.
Did telemachus creates a test for the suitors to find the best suitor for his mother?
No; the test of stringing Odysseus bow and shooting a arrow was Odysseus's own idea.
Describe what happens when Telemachus holds an assembly at the beginning of Book 2?
The suitors are surprised because its the first assembly to be held since Odysseus left (Odysseus held the last assembly). He states that the suitors need to leave (they aren't afraid of him though). Then he sets off to find Odysseus
Why doesn't Athena help Odysseus in his fight with the suitors?
Athena does help Odysseus in his fight against the suitors, just not directly.She helps Odysseus' side's spears find their targets and helps the suitors miss theirs. Further she helps motivate Odysseus reclaim his battle-like demeanour in the face of so many men.Athena wishes for Odysseus to have the glory himself, and for him to remember what it was like to be a fierce warrior like that in the Trojan war. She chastises him for calling for Mentor's help, likening him to a coward.
What does to be as faithful as Penelope mean?
Penelope is a character from The Odyssey, a Greek Epic written about a man named Odysseus that is trying to find his way home from the Trojan War. Odysseus' wife is Penelope, and while Odysseus is gone, she experiences pressure from 108 suitors trying to remarry her. However, she stays faithful Odysseus. He finally returns 20 years later to beat the suitors and take back his palace.
How does Odysseus test his wife to make sure that she has been faithful to him?
Odysseus returns home to his wife Penelope and their son after being away fighting and being shipwrecked to find a host of suitors all wanting to marry Penelope.So Odysseus dressed as a beggar and hung around the suitors so that he could see if anything untoward was taking place with anyone of them and Penelope,which of course there wasn't so Odysseus killed all of the suitors before declaring his presence to Penelope.
When did Odysseus learn that the suitors were in his home?
Book 11: lines 115 -121 of the Odyssey. Odysseus converses with Teiresias, the blind prophet, who gives him the knowledge of the suitors "You will find trouble too in your house - insolent men eating up your livelihood, courting your royal wife and offering wedding gifts".
